01773842

Monograph

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/181971.aspx

In planning transit service, small and mid-sized transit agencies face challenges that differ somewhat from those faced by larger agencies. Therefore, this synthesis effort focused on documenting innovative planning practices to solve challenges at small and mid-sized agencies—i.e., agencies that provide fewer than 10 million trips a year. The findings of the research nevertheless will help transit agencies of all sizes. Small and mid-sized agencies will benefit from seeing how similar agencies deal with their transit service issues. Large transit agencies could apply what they learn to sub-areas in their transit service area that are comparable to the service area of a small or mid-sized transit agency. The results of the synthesis research may also apply to state departments of transportation (DOTs), regional planning organizations (e.g., metropolitan planning organizations and councils of government), and local governments that play a role in funding, planning, or otherwise supporting transit service. A literature review was performed and detailed survey responses from 156 agencies were collected. An analysis of the state-of-the-practice, emphasizing lessons learned, current practices, challenges, and gaps in information, is provided. Thirty case examples, involving 25 agencies and organized around five different themes, were also developed.

TCRP Project J-07, Topic SH-20

English

161p

2021

TCRP Synthesis of Transit Practice

9780309673907

Digital/other

Appendices; Figures; Photos; References; Tables

Case studies; Innovation; Lessons learned; Literature reviews; Public transit; State of the practice; Surveys; Transit operating agencies; Transportation planning

Planning and Forecasting; Policy; Public Transportation

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

May 28 2021 12:04PM